Extreme weather is getting worse due to the world’s changing climate – and it is taking a toll on our roads.
But dire weather events are not the only way global warming is wreaking havoc worldwide. Climate change is also creating a pothole plague.
In 2023, there were nearly 630,000 reports of potholes in the UK, which marked a five-year high, according to data compiled by campaign group Round Our Way. In the United States, meanwhile, about 44 million drivers reported damage to their vehicles from potholes in 2022, which was a massive 57% increase over 2021, according to AAA.
While ageing infrastructure and limited road maintenance budgets play a significant role in the problem, another culprit behind the marked proliferation of potholes is severe weather brought about by climate change, which is weakening roads.
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